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A butterfly flaps its wings in the Amazonian rainforest causing Jack to perform a show at the Edinburgh Festival. We all have origin stories. This is Jack's. A brand-new hour of hilariously personal comedy from the BAFTA award-winning star of The Chief, Scot Squad and Absolutely. 'It's simply impossible not to love what he does on stage' (Scotsman). 'Masterful, superlative' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A hugely talented comic performer' (Sunday Times). 'A maverick genius' (Herald). 'A master storyteller' (ArtsHub.com.au). **** (Independent). **** (Guardian). **** (List). **** (Evening Standard). ****…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Jack Docherty: Butterfly is by Gilded Balloon, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Teviot, EH8 9AJ, 6 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £14. Content warnings: Strong language.